Sermons on Filipenses 4:11:

What Kind Of Student Am I? Teacher?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2002

We look at what I have learned as a student and teacher.

WHAT AM I LEARNING? TEACHING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 7:15 And the Jews marvelled saying, How knoweth this man letters,’having never learned? Phil. 4:9 Those things which ye have both learned and received and heard and seen in me, DO: and the God of peace shall be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:9-11, John 7:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Have Learned To Be Content

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon describes the difficulty of being content, even in the best of circumstances. Believers are then admonished to be content, even in the worst of circumstances--through faith in Jesus.

I HAVE LEARNED TO BE CONTENT Have you ever suffered terribly, and somebody said to you, “I know how you feel?” Perhaps you wanted to slap them and say, “You’ve never been where I am–you do NOT know how I feel.” Today, we will read of the Apostle Paul’s admonition to be content in all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dealing With Temptation Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 23, 2002

Fourth in a series on developing excellence in our Christian walk based on the life of Joseph

5/22/02 PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK IV DEALING WITH TEMPTATION GENESIS 39:1-5 BY PASTOR RUSS WITKOWSKI “Excellent” - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, beyond (out of) measure; “Way” -journey, high-way. Definition of Spiritual Excellence: To live the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is It Time For Happy Hour Yet?

Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 22, 2001

What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him?

What if I told you that I know someone who will give you happiness not just for an hour or two, but all day, everyday, forever, would you like to meet Him? Isn’t it amazing how the world wants to regulate even our happiness? When we drive down main streets or pass hotels, we see signs announcing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Soulically Satisfied - Divinely Dissastisfied

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Dec 8, 2001

As Christians, should we be satisfied or dissatisfied? The answer is both. This sounds like a bit of a paradox – and it is

Soulically Satisfied & Divinely Dissastisfied  As Christians, should we be satisfied or dissatisfied?  The answer is both  This sounds like a bit of a paradox – and it is  We are to be soulically satisfied yet divinely dissatisfied Phil 4:11-14 11 Not that I speak ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-14, Luke 12:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Christmas Presents For You

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Dec 18, 2001

Contentment and Confidence. God`s Christmas Presents.

I was absolutely amazed when I heard it! It was ten years ago, and I was watching a program on Television in the build up to Christmas. A toy-maker was being interviewed and he was saying: "The British public aren`t spending as much as usual this year. They`re going for toys that cost £10 or £20, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Learning Contentment

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Happiness, though it does not come naturally, is attainable.

Thesis: Happiness, though it does not come naturally, is attainable. Intro.: 1. Illust. A Russian woman lived with her husband & two children in a very small hut. Her husband's parents lost their home & she had to take them in. Unbearable. In desperation, she went to the village wise man, whom ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

God's Economy

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

An Attitude that must be Possessed Contentment (10-13) A.

An Attitude that must be Possessed Contentment (10-13) A. What is contentment? 1. Thankfulness (10) 2. Adaptability (12) 3. 1 Timothy 6:6-10, "But godliness with contentment is great gain; For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Realize That Things Are Not As Bad As They Seem Or As Successful As They Might Appear

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom and the adaptability to see our situations more from God’s evaluative perspective. Paul wrote, "I know how to enjoy plenty and live in abundance. I have learned in any and all circumstances the secret of facing every si

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Realize That Things Are Not as Bad as They Seem or as Successful as They Might Appear (Phil. 4:8-13) Illustration:Faith understands that God intervenes in the natural course of events; on the other hand, if the natural course of events should happen to answer ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Season Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

The key to thriving in a season of waiting is contentment, and trusting that God has a good purpose in it.

As you probably know, it’s now officially Autumn. Along with many of you, I was in southeastern Ohio yesterday for the church’s family retreat at Seneca Lake. It was beautiful there, wasn’t it? The air was crisp and cool, the sun was warm. The leaves were just beginning to turn. It was one of those ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:4, Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Lord

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Many times we fail to tap into the power of living in the Lord.

Living in the Lord - Phillippians 4:1 - 13 1. Be united with other believers A. There is a common ground - Christ died for all people - We are all commanded to be ministers of the gospel B. The peripheral issues are of no consequence - stay focused - What truly matters to God? - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Is... Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 25, 2001

A sermon about a topic I know very little about: contentment

What you have doesn’t matter -----Php. 4:12 What happens doesn’t matter ----Php 4:11 What you have in Christ matters ----Php 4:13 The secret that Paul speaks about it clearly laid out for us in this passage. Paul says our stuff does not matter. Whether I have alot of it or if I have a little. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Holiness

Coping With What We've Got

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn how to experience contentment when life is not fair

Before we dig into this morning’s message, I like for you to take out your message card. If you don’t have something to write with, raise your hands, and we’ll get a pen to you. Take a minute or two to write down what are the 5 most important things in your life. No one will see what you write, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: *other

Master Of Every Situation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on May 20, 2001

Paul counters the false expectation of ’prosperity theology’ by giving his readers A Strategy for Living and The Antidote to Self-pity to enable them to be Master of Every Situation.

MASTER OF EVERY SITUATION I wonder if you’re like me always looking at the barometer - it doesn’t stay in one place very long. Life is very much like that. If I were to draw a graph of my life in terms of feelings and experiences it wouldn’t be a straight line and I suspect many of you would ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Bonus Program

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 1, 2001

We are blessed when we allow God to use us to bless others.

Date: 04-8-01 Title: The Christian Bonus Program Bible Text: Philip. 4:10-20 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: Sometimes there is help we could do better without! A man called his neighbor to help him move a couch that had become stuck in the doorway. They pushed and pulled until they ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Baptist